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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1918

Page

14

CAMP STANLEY AND KELLY FIELD LADS Training for Inter Camp All Star Card

Snow and ice hindered preparation but wrestlers and boxers at Camp Stanley and Kelly Field push toward the Inter camp all star card at Kelly Field next Saturday night. Four boxing bouts and three wrestling matches set, with Lt Burns’ trainees ready to face the aviators.

Kelly Field M. Ci ‘Salassa Army Y. Moca Camp Stanley Burns Avia Tors Kelly Mield

George Sexauer Wins Senior Class Standing Broad Jump Event

George Sexauer won the individual standing broad jump with nine feet one inch at the Y M C A Monday night. Milton Arnold’s basketball team beat Sexauer’s 38 to 10, while Douglas Anderson’s quintet defeated Joseph Naylor’s group 17 to 7. John Crowe took second in the broad jump with eight feet eight inches, Harold Riley third with eight feet seven, Ernest Green fourth with eight feet six.

George Sexauer Milton Arnold Douglas Anderson Joseph Naylor John Crowe Harold Riley Ernest Green Lexauer Crewe Riley Green Angelo Battaglia Whvery J. Coon Mineter Alvin Icke Joe Naylor Thiius Reimschissel Harold Bateman Carlos Smith

Tigers in the Service Detroit Men Enlist in 1919 Draft

Detroit Americans roster members have enlisted or been drafted for military service. George Burns remains the only 1918 Tigers alumnus in uniform, with catcher Baker infielder Waller and pitcher Oldham also joining ranks. Will Mitch ell and Hollywood are among others reported to pursue military service. Myer Hamner prepares for a twelve round bout with Johnny Noye in Des Moines, Iowa, as the year begins.

Detroit Mich Detroit Americans George Burns Tigers Jie Baker Nicholson Ellison St. Paul Red” Oldham Frankie Waller Camp Custer Hollywood Pacific Coast Allen Springfield Lil Willie Mitchell Mitchell Hamner Nove Dls Moines Myer Hamner Chicago Johnny Noye

Sunday School Quintets Clash at Y M C A Tonight

Sunday School Basket Ball League action at the Y M C A features Trist Presbyterian undefeated in the National League facing McKinley Avenue Methodist. Laurel Heights Methodist meets Pine Street Presbyterian in the American League. Tonight’s games start at 1 30 with M C Salagsa and M J Carpenter officiating.

Y. MC. A Trirst Presbyterian McKinley Avenue Methodist Laurel Heights Methodist Pine Street Presbyterian Presbyterian McKinley Avenue Pine Street Heights St. Marks M.C. Salagsa Springfield YS M. C. A. College M. J. Carpenter

New Junior A League Formed After Kansas Championship

Kansas wins second round of Junior A Basket Ball League at the YMCA. A new four team league forms Monday afternoon. England, led by Howard Burleson, defeats Ireland 3 to 1 with Frank Kalles scoring and Joseph Halliday earning the foul point. United States beats France 9 to 1 as Arthur Deliing and James Palmer combine for points. Hudson Tatum tops Ireland with the losers only score by Hudson.

Kansas England Howard Burleson Ireland Hudson Tatum Frank Kalles Joseph Halliday Hudson United States France Arthur Deliing James Palmer James Dugger Rudolph Fernandez Powcett

Dundee Wins Narrow Decision Over Moran in New Orleans

Johnnie Dundee of New York defeated Mal Moran of New Orleans by decision after twenty rounds in New Orleans. Referee Remy Dorr, Moran lasting only two rounds. Lightweight bout concluded Monday night.

New Orleans Johnnie Dundee New York Mal Moran Remy Dorr Moran

Camp Travis Man Injured by Hand Grenade

Private John Dinter of Company D South Infantry Ninety‑second division was injured January 8 during hand grenade training at Camp Travis. A fragment penetrated his right eye. doctors at the base hospital performed repair work to limit disfigurement. His eye may require future surgery for an artificial eye. The incident is noted as Camp Travis's first serious training accident.

John Dinter Company D South Infantry Wil Camp Travis Dinter Esino Base Hospital BP. J. He Farrel RK. Cole War Department America Washington

Brackenridge Park Opens Golf Course After Thaw

Manager J B Eddleman opened the Brackenridge Park municipal links at noon for players. Dallas visitors J Thompson and RR Hard Main joined locals TI XII Brown O 33 Bergstrom J M Wineaid and Judge S G Newton among those teeing off Monday afternoon to celebrate the thaw that cleared snow and ice from the fine course.

J. B. Eddleman Municipal Golf Links Brackenridge Park Tf. J. Thompson RR. L. Hardmain Dallas Wexds Brown Bergstrom J. M. Wineaid G. Newton Country Club

War tax talk on baseball at Washington meeting

The war tax committee of the National and American Leagues will meet January 21 in Washington to discuss war taxes on baseball including rain checks. Secretary Seydler of the National League, a committee member, says the session will address whether taxes apply to admitted rain checks and other related questions.

New York Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue Seydler National League

Pictures Stolen From Mexican Churches Fetch 287 At Auction

At the federal building custom house sale six stolen church pictures from Mexico drew collectors and curio lovers. An allegedly genuine Rubens fake failed to spark, but the Virgin painting sold for 65 dollars while the best piece brought 150, totaling 257 dollars from the auction.

Custom House Federal Building Mexico United States Custom Officer Curio Deale United States Inds Delhi Avetieneur Salvador Miedora Sie

Letters Found On Spy Prove He Was Bernstorff's Agent

Wunder Spoermann arrested near Morrison Virginia on charges of attempting to set fire to the army magazine. He was brought to Richmond and then Washington in federal custody and is linked to Captain Boyld and former German ambassador Bernstorff. Documents seized tie him to a spy plot with arrests expected shortly. Spoermann's activities drew naval intelligence attention weeks ago and led to investigations across several cities and even to army camps. He allegedly posed as a U S Army officer and visited the Hampton Roads base before his arrest near Newport News.

Richmond Wunder Spoermann Morrison Army Washington Baltimore Spoermann Boyld Rman Germain Bernstorff Rettles United States Army Navy Hampton Roads Naval Germany Newport News United States Boylkd

German spy chief suspected in U S naval case

Reports suggest Speermann led a German espionage system in the United States. He may have arrived on submarine U 53 which docked at Newport and later sank merchant ships off the coast. Officials deny confirmation as Spoermann is questioned with little progress.

United States Speermann Newport U. S Spoermann Jiments

Lack of discipline keeps soldiers in hospital at Camp Travis

Camp Travis officers blame lack of discipline for many soldiers remaining in the base hospital. They say stricter obedience to medical orders and precautions would reduce complications and shorten sickness. Other notes cite measles improvement, pneumonia and meningitis cases, and planned boxing instruction for Bobby Burns in Des Moines before reporting to Fort Worth camp Bowie.

Camp Travis Sandane Fonfo Wis War Department Jong Trainingr Bobby Burns Wis Moins Des Moines Bowie Fort Worth Texas Tie

Burgemeister Case Postponed Again to Wednesday

The Burgemeister trial was postponed due to the absence of key state witness Mrs. Florence Ramer. She has been located in Denison, Texas and arrested on a writ of attachment. the court refuses a one day delay and sets the next session for tomorrow at 10.

Burgemeister McAskill Florence Ramer Grayson County Anderson Campbell Jie

Obituary notices from San Antonio area deaths

Obituaries detail several local deaths with burial details. Mrs Frank Hanger, 36, died at 1011 Dawson Street. interment in the new Lutheran cemetery after services at First Evangelical Church. Leo C Frisbie, 44, died of pneumonia at a local hospital. funeral at 514 West Summit Avenue and St Mary's cemetery. tied to Mexico sugar interests. Iris, 82, died at her daughter’s home. five daughters survive. funeral at Mrs Michelson's home with interment at Lock Hill cemetery. Camilla Uteckman, 70, San Antonio resident. survived by two daughters a son and six grandchildren. Riebe Undertaking handling arrangements. Notices also cite undertakers and local cemetery offerings.

Schartatte Schuster Schartattee Schuster E. B. Watkins Hasex Street Watkins Marthi Schaffer Seruin AY. Wher Uhr Shorts France New Taiwan Frank Hanger Dawson Street Henry Mays John William Mays F. Erne First Evangelical Church New Lutheran Cemetery Leo C. Frisbie Orlock Mexico San Antonio New York Frisbin John B. Frisbie Iris Susan Crane Hans Michelson Babcock Road Tennessee Texas Mesdames Michelson PF. C. Smith O.C. Smith H.T. Shepherd I. Tickett Camilla Teckman Camilla Uteckman C. Aylmer Hings Street Mrs. Aylmer

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